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Health and Social Care (BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3) at Central College Nottingham

Course description

This course is for those looking for a career in Health or Social Care.

Course content

Subject studied include:

Communication

Equality, Diversity & Rights

Health, Safety & Security

Development Through the Life Stages

Caring for Children and Young People

Anatomy & Physiology

Entry requirements

One of the following:

4 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English Language and Maths*

A relevant Level 2 qualification including GCSE English Language and Maths* at grade A*-C

*If you do not have both GCSE English Language and Maths at A*-C, we may accept one of them at Grade D in addition to your 4 GCSEs at A*-C. Functional Skills may be accepted instead of GCSE English and/or Maths. Functional Skills Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE Grade D and Level 2 to GCSE Grade C.

Adults who are aged 19+ with relevant industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.

Assessment

All units are assessed by coursework. There is a substantial amount of coursework required to complete the course and learners should expect to do College work in their own time.

Future opportunities

Further Study:

Students who complete the year can enrol for a further year to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. A further year's study would lead to the full BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, worth 3 A Levels.

Career opportunities include:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Family Support Worker

Youth Work

Community Care Assistant

Day Care Worker

Residential Care Worker

Support Worker

Medical Technican

Clinical Support Worker

Further information

To support your application we will ask you to bring in a school report.

All learners need to pay £45 for a Disclosure and Barring Service check and £15 for a t-shirt. Any offer of a place on the course is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. This course will be delivered over 2 days a week. You are advised to buy a course textbook.

Need help with tuition fees, travel or equipment costs? Click here if you are aged 16-18 or here if you are aged 19+

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Central College Nottingham directly.

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